As the saying goes, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” The renowned American magazine The Ring, recently acquired by Turki Alalshikh, was evidently too quick to announce that a deal had been reached between Saul Alvarez and Terence Crawford. They even went as far as revealing the event’s supposed location—Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium. But now, barring any unexpected twists, Canelo vs. Crawford is off.
The shocking turnaround happened overnight when The Ring published a retraction of its own report, titling the new article: “Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is now off.” The brief statement merely confirmed the cancellation of the fight without explaining the reasons behind it, adding that more details would be shared once The Ring obtained further information.
Some fans—those who anticipated a highly competitive and unpredictable fight—will be deeply disappointed by this development. Meanwhile, those who believed Terence Crawford had little to no chance of winning won’t be too bothered.
In the coming days, we’ll see if the reasons behind the failed agreement emerge and what alternative paths both fighters will choose for their careers moving forward.